Photo of inside of Lakeland Public Library. Left shows the study area, the right shows the Lakeland History and Culture Center.

Photo of the gates at the front of Oak Hill Cemetery. There are two stone pillars with stone walls on either side and a small opening to the cemetery between them.

Photo of Cleveland Heights Golf Course with man swinging golf club and two golf carts in the background.

Photo of Horney Park. Picture features a playground set on the right and a grassy field with a bench on the left.

Five toddler age children sit on the side of the pool during a swim lessons

A Kickball team celebrates their winning season on field - Jumping in the air

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Memorial Day Holiday Schedules

OPEN: Parks*, Cleveland Heights Golf Course, and Swimming Pools*

CLOSED: Libraries, Recreation Centers, and Administrative Offices

*Hollis Garden is closed on Mondays. Gandy and Simpson Pools are open with adjusted hours for the holiday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Adventures at Hernando's Landing & Lake Parker Park from City of Lakeland on Vimeo.

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